Transforming Health

200 years

Four nurses posing for a photograph

Intro

We’ve been changing lives for 200 years. Discover how we have transformed healthcare, delivering innovative research while creating the talent pipeline for our health service.

We work with a huge number of partners to deliver results that have a life-changing impact both locally and across the globe. As the exclusive partner to the NHS for IVF research and education, we’re proud of the difference we make. Discover the pioneering work we’re leading with major organisations like St Mary’s Hospital, the British Heart Foundation, Manchester Thunder Netball and more.

As a centre of education and research, we’re a major provider of graduates to the NHS. Our alumni continue to make a difference and improve the quality of life long after they graduate.

Transforming health stories

A nurse lecturer stood in front of a monitor delivering a clinical skills session to two students

Providing a talent pipeline for our health service

Read the story to discover how we're a major provider of graduates to the NHS.
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Prof. Nicola Ray is pictured right with another person demonstrating the equipment used in the Movement Lab

Understanding Parkinson’s disease

Discover how we use neuroscience methods for understanding Parkinson’s disease.
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  • Dr Michael Carroll using a pipette and petri dish to do a sample analysis using the microscope

    Leading the way for new life

    Explore the history of IVF and how our research has contributed to the creation of new life, including our exclusive partnership with the NHS.

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  • Baby Evie looking over her mother's shoulder

    The baby girl born from IVF

    Discover how IVF transformed the lives of Alexandra and Luke Fletcher and gave them their daughter, Evie.

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  • Dr Sarah Jones in a lab coat sat in front of a computer

    Pioneering healthy hearts

    Exploring cardiovascular disease and how our research can help improve the quality of people's lives.

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  • Four students photographed walking on campus

    How to live well, age well

    Exploring the role that Manchester Met plays in transforming lives through groundbreaking research that informs and influences health advancements.

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  • Photo of Prof Kirsty Elliott-Sale

    The role of genetics in elite athletes

    Exploring how our research has had an impact on elite athletes and understanding the role that genetics has to play.

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  • Headshot of Anne Marie Corner

    A scientist, feminist and entrepreneur

    Discover how Anne-Marie Corner tackled some of the biggest health challenges of the last 50 years as well as fighting for improved gender equality.

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200 years of transforming health

Take a look at some of the ways we’re making a difference.

Providing a talent pipeline

Nurturing our nurses with the skills to deliver high-quality care.

Research that improves lives

Improving medical diagnosis, treatments and care with impactful research projects.

A centre of excellence for IVF

Training fertility scientists as the exclusive NHS partner.

Serving our community

Offering a range of physiotherapy treatments at Manchester Movement Unit.

About 200 years

  • 200 years 1824-2024

    200 years

    In our 200th anniversary year, we're showcasing our successes and the incredible work we’re doing to build a better future for all.

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  • The Manchester Met logo on the side of a glass walled building

    About us

    We are here to make an impact on Manchester and beyond – learn about our past, present and future.

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